For Authors

Our Philosophy: Fair & Barrier-Free Knowledge Sharing

At Knowledge Barrierless Press, we champion a sustainable model that respects both the creator and the consumer of knowledge. We believe in “paid knowledge” to fairly compensate contributors for their intellectual labor, and “free knowledge” to ensure that once produced, it becomes a shared human heritage accessible to all. Our low Article Processing Charge (APC) is designed solely to cover essential operational costs, allowing us to operate without pursuing unlimited profit.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

To support our open access model, a low APC of 318 USD applies to all accepted manuscripts. This charge is instrumental in covering the costs of peer review management, professional copyediting, typesetting, and long-term digital preservation, ensuring the quality and longevity of your work.

Waivers & Discounts
Consistent with our commitment to equity, we offer full or partial APC waivers for authors from low-income and lower-middle-income economies, as well as for early-career researchers or those experiencing genuine financial hardship. Please contact the editorial office upon submission.

Article Types

We welcome submissions of the following types:

  • Research Article: Original, previously unpublished research. We encourage conciseness and relevance in referencing.

  • Short Communication: Brief reports of urgent findings or preliminary results.

  • Review Article: Critical and systematic evaluations of defined fields or topics.

  • Perspective/Discussion: Opinionated pieces aimed at stimulating constructive debate on important issues.

  • Letter to the Editor: Scholarly comments on articles published in the journal.

Peer Review Process

J.WISR employs a rigorous single-anonymized peer review process. All submissions are initially assessed by an editor for suitability and scope. Suitable manuscripts are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent experts. The final decision rests with the journal’s editors, who are committed to a fair, objective, and timely review.

Ethics & Policies

  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work.

  • Competing Interests: All potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, must be declared.

  • AI Use: The use of Generative AI in manuscript preparation must be transparently declared. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. The use of AI to create or alter figures is generally not permitted unless it is the specific focus of the research methodology.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Format: Submit your manuscript as an editable Word (.docx) or LaTeX file.

  • Structure: Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).

  • Abstract & Keywords: Provide a concise abstract (approx. 250 words) and 4-6 keywords.

  • References: Format references consistently. We encourage the use of DOIs. While we don’t enforce strict limits, we urge authors to be selective and cite only the most relevant and impactful literature.

Submission

Please submit your manuscript through our online submission system. For any questions, please contact the editorial office at office@knowledgebarrierlesspress.com.

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